A podcast editorial calendar for solo, co-hosted, and interview-format shows. Plan episodes, manage guest pipeline, draft show notes with AI, and distribute across platforms in Taskade.
What's Included
- Episode Calendar: Calendar view of upcoming episodes with guest, topic, and target publish date
- Guest Pipeline: Stages from Outreach → Confirmed → Pre-Interview Prep → Recorded → Edited → Published on a Board view
- Show Notes & Quote Agent: AI agent reads episode transcripts and drafts show notes with timestamps, pull quotes for social, and SEO-optimized episode descriptions
- Distribution Tracker: Per-episode publish status across Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, RSS — with link tracking
- Listener Analytics: Per-episode downloads, completion rate, and listener feedback synced from podcast hosts
Why This Template Wins
- Show notes write themselves: The Show Notes Agent transcribes the episode, identifies the 5-7 key moments, drafts pull-quote clips, and writes SEO-optimized descriptions. Saves 60-90 minutes per episode
- Guest pipeline doesn't drop: Most podcasters lose track of confirmed guests until two days before recording. The pipeline tracks every stage with automated reminders
- Distribution consistency: Episodes auto-publish to all platforms at the same release time — Spotify, Apple, YouTube, RSS feed. No more "did the YouTube version actually go up?"
How to Use
- Clone this template into your Taskade workspace
- Import your guest pipeline and upcoming episode list
- Connect your podcast host (Buzzsprout, Transistor, Megaphone), YouTube, and Spotify for Podcasters
- Train the Show Notes Agent on your past show notes voice and structure
- Set up automation triggers for guest-prep reminders and post-publish analytics digests
FAQ
Can the agent generate Shorts clips from episodes?
Yes. The agent identifies pull-quote-worthy moments (timestamps with high signal) for short-form clips. Combined with video editing tool integration, clip extraction can be partially automated.
Does this work for video podcasts (YouTube-first)?
Yes. Video podcast workflows run identically — record, edit, publish to YouTube + audio platforms. The Show Notes Agent handles both audio and video transcripts.
What plan supports a 3-show podcast network?
Pro ($16/mo annual) handles unlimited shows. Business ($40/mo) adds cross-show analytics — recommended for networks running cross-promotion strategy across shows.
CTA
Try this template free in Taskade. For podcast-host setup, see /learn/automation/automations-execution. To generate a custom podcast calendar, try the AI Content Calendar Generator. Browse more podcast apps in the Community Gallery.